Technical Assistant - Meter Reading And InspectionsGreat opportunity to join Council in a permanent full‐time position within our water meter reading team responsible for managing Council's fleet of over 27,000 water meters.The position reads water meters and carries out on-site tests to ensure that meters are working properly and reliably.
The position investigates and finds solutions for water consumption anomalies and meter faults.
The role also implements, reviews and optimises the quarterly and monthly water meter reading programs and carries out special water meter reads for property conveyancing purposes.This position is suitable to those who enjoy walking and working outdoors independently.What's on offer:a permanent full‐time position with opportunities to expand your skills and expertisea base salary ranging from $64,608 per annum with competency-based increments up to $74,025 per annum, plus 12% super76 hour, 9 day fortnightcommuter use vehicle optiontraining and development opportunitiesflexible work options for a healthy work/life balancegenerous employment conditions (we have too many to list -for more).
We are seeking:demonstrated working knowledge of water meters,



water billing and water efficiency principlesthe ability to carry out maintenance tasks and on-site tests to ensure water meters are working correctlyproblem-solving skills and the ability to communicate professionally and courteously with members of the publicprevious experience with corporate business systems such as records management, property and rating, customer request, GIS systems, outlook, word and excel is desirableprevious experience reading meters and knowledge of the Tweed Shire water supply network is desirableAbout us:Located on thepicturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, ina rainforest or on a farm.Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.
We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to versatile work options.Join an employer of choice .
Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers' Association) has named Council the **** Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.Where it's located:This position is based in Tweed Heads, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.Position closes:Friday 6 November **** at 12 noon sharp(NSW time).
Late applications will not be permitted.
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📌 Technical Assistant - Meter Reading And Inspections (New South Wales)
🏢 Tweed Shire Council
📍 New South Wales